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1 of 10The Phantom starred in several Diddy videos, plus it’s been mentioned by everyone from elder statesman Russell Simmons to up-and-comers like Drake and Lil Wayne.

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2 of 10Even though the Mulsanne was made for crossing the English countryside and skirting the city limits of London, it would look right at home cruising the Pacific Coast Highway or bumbling up the Hollywood hills.

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3 of 10The Porsche Panamera doesn’t play in the same range as the Bentley and Rolls, but it already has a spot in sports stars’ and hip-hoppers’ hearts. Ross used it in a video and Chicagoan Kanye West crashed one in Hawaii last year.

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4 of 10The Veyron’s price moves it out of range for all but the biggest of B.I.G.s. Diddy’s got one, Beyoncé bought Jay-Z an example and fashion designer Ralph Lauren keeps his in New York.

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5 of 10The coupelike CLS63 sedan from Mercedes offers almost all of the room of the big boys at price that’s a bit easier to swallow.

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6 of 10The Ferrari FF is big enough for four—which is one of the requirements, though we’re not sure why. Power is plentiful at 651 hp, and the styling is unlike almost anything you’ll see on the road.

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7 of 10The angry and angular Aventador doesn’t fit the four-seat requirement, but we stuffed it in this list because of its intimidation factor.

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8 of 10The four-door Rapide has already seen some screen time on MTV and Internet videos. Ross must be an enthusiast because the Aston is another brand he frequently mentions in verse.

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9 of 10The G550, or G-Wagon as it’s called, is about as exclusive as SUVs come. It won’t blow any Corvettes off the line, but it will cart around a star, his or her right-hand and two security people.

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10 of 10The supercharged Range Rover is a natural fit for the music world. Besides being able to hold drum machines and other instruments, there are plenty of companies that can outfit the ride to any specification, be it Saudi sheik or California cool.

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Since Maybach got the axe last month, there has been a hole 6.2 meters long in the hearts of rappers and ball players everywhere. Florida rapper Rick Ross, whose label name is Maybach Music, may even have to find another marque to follow.

Shawn Carter, aka Jay-Z, who recorded several songs singing the praises of Maybach, will have to find a new ride in which to be chauffeured. And last year Sean “Diddy” Combs bought a $360,000 version for his 16-year-old son--which, in retrospect, seems like a smart buy with it now being an orphan brand.

With that in mind, check out our gallery of the top 10 rides with the potential to replace the exclusive Mercedes-Benz-turned-limo.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

The Phantom starred in several Diddy videos, plus it's been mentioned by everyone from elder statesman Russell Simmons to up-and-comers like Drake and Lil Wayne. The Rolls-Royce, known as the double R, has a 453-hp V12 and space for a humidor or cooler for champagne.

Base Price: $439,000

Cachet: $$$$$

Odds of it starring in a video: 3:1

Bentley Mulsanne

Even though the Mulsanne was made for crossing the English countryside and skirting the city limits of London, it would look right at home cruising the Pacific Coast Highway or bumbling up the Hollywood hills. The twin-turbo V8 pumps out 505 hp, plenty to evade hordes of groupies.

Base Price: $285,000

Cachet: $$$$$

Odds of starring in video: 5:1

Porsche Panamera Turbo

The Porsche Panamera doesn't play in the same range as the Bentley and Rolls, but it already has a spot in sports stars' and hip-hoppers' hearts. Ross used it in a video and Chicagoan Kanye West crashed one in Hawaii last year. The turbocharged V8 delivers 500 hp with a simple stab of the loud pedal.

Base Price: $136,700

Cachet: $$$$

Odds of starring in video: 2:1

Bugatti Veyron

The Veyron's price moves it out of range for all but the biggest of B.I.G.s. Diddy's got one, Beyoncé bought Jay-Z an example and fashion designer Ralph Lauren keeps his in New York. The Super Sport is currently the world's fastest production car and Ross and Diddy's new collaboration is called Bugatti Boys. Power comes from an 8.0-liter W16 engine with four turbochargers, making more than 1,000 hp.

Base Price: $1,700,000

Cachet: $$$$$

Odds of starring in video: 8:1

Mercedes-Benz CLS63

The coupelike CLS63 sedan from Mercedes-Benz offers almost all of the room of the big boys at price that's a bit easier to swallow. The CLS looks the luxury part and can be chauffer-driven, though the AMG model begs for a thrashing by an experienced driver. A 5.5-liter sledgehammer makes 518 hp.

Base Price: $95,775

Cachet: $$$

Odds of starring in video: 10:1

Ferrari FF

The Ferrari FF is big enough for four—which is one of the requirements, though we're not sure why. Power is plentiful at 651 hp, and the styling is unlike almost anything you'll see on the road. Most rappers aren't known for their auto enthusiasm, but there is a soft spot for Italian, Mafia-related paraphernalia.

Base Price: $368,000

Cachet: $$$$

Odds of starring in a video: 10:1

Lamborghini Aventador

The angry and angular Lamborghini Aventador doesn't fit the four-seat requirement, but we stuffed it in this list because of its intimidation factor. The latest creation from Sant'Agata produces 690 hp from its 6.5-liter V12. It doesn't make the same statement the Maybach does, but what it lacks in space and luxury, it makes up for in speed.

Base Price: $393,695

Cachet: $$$$

Odds of starring in a video: 15:1

Aston Martin Rapide

The four-door Rapide has already seen some screen time on MTV and Internet videos. Ross must be an enthusiast because the Aston is another brand he frequently mentions in verse. The Rapide sports a 6.0-liter V12 that's rated at 470 hp. Basketball players beware--although the swooping roofline looks slick, it takes away much of the back-seat headroom.

Base Price: $207,895

Cachet: $$$$

Odds of starring in a video: 5:1

Mercedes-Benz G550

The G550, or G-Wagon as it's called, is about as exclusive as SUVs come. It won't blow any Corvettes off the line, but it will cart around a star, his or her right-hand and two security people. The SUV uses Mercedes' 5.5-liter to make 382 hp. It also won't hurt that the raised frame of the G-Wagon will fit 22-, 24- or 26-inch wheels.

Base Price: $107,975

Cachet: $$$$

Odds of starring in a video: 15:1

Range Rover Super Sport

The supercharged Range Rover is a natural fit for the music world. Besides being able to hold drum machines and other instruments, there are plenty of companies that can outfit the ride to any specification, be it Saudi sheik or California cool. The supercharged V8 boasts 503 hp, with 461 lb-ft of torque. It's another SUV that will fit upsized rims and tires.